Epileptics know by signs when attacks are imminent and take precautions accordingly; we must do the same in regard to anger
SENECA THE YOUNGEREpileptics know by signs when attacks are imminent and take precautions accordingly; we must do the same in regard to anger
SENECA THE YOUNGERBe wary of the man who urges an action in which he himself incurs no risk.
SENECA THE YOUNGERSo live with men as if God saw you and speak to God, as if men heard you.
SENECA THE YOUNGERTo live is not a blessing, but to live well.
SENECA THE YOUNGERThere is about wisdom a nobility and magnificence in the fact that she doesn’t just fall to a person’s lot, that each man owes her to his own efforts, that one doesn’t go to anyone other than oneself to find her.
SENECA THE YOUNGERPersistent kindness conquers the ill-disposed.
SENECA THE YOUNGERThere’s no delight in owning anything unshared.
SENECA THE YOUNGERAssociate with people who are likely to improve you.
SENECA THE YOUNGERFor men in a state of freedom had thatch for their shelter, while slavery dwells beneath marble and gold.
SENECA THE YOUNGERThe person you are matters more than the place to which you go.
SENECA THE YOUNGERA person’s fears are lighter when the danger is at hand.
SENECA THE YOUNGEREverything that exceeds the bounds of moderation has an unstable foundation.
SENECA THE YOUNGERLet no man give advice to others that he has not first given himself.
SENECA THE YOUNGERThe poor are not the people with less, which is less desirable
SENECA THE YOUNGERThere is no satisfaction in any good without a companion.
SENECA THE YOUNGERInjustice never rules forever.
SENECA THE YOUNGER